Pam Fisher won the Circle of Champions Award for new member sales accomplishments.The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) awarded Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Manager Pam Fisher the Circle of Champions Award for being responsible for...
Group Plans To Re-Open Gristmill Restaurant In Warrensburg; Changes, Expanded Hours
The Lotus Group purchased the Gristmill property at 100 River St. in Warrensburg, as well as the historic barn adjacent to the building, and another building on the other side of the restaurant.The Lotus Group announced it has formally...
Local Community Activist Elected Chairman Of Adirondack Council Board Of Directors
Robert J. Kafin will serve a two-year term as chairman of the Adirondack CouncilThe Adirondack Council board of directors elected environmental attorney and local nonprofit organization founder Robert J. Kafin to serve a two-year term as its chairman. Kafin...
American Pharoah’s Economic Impact Is Felt Prior To His Defeat In Historic Travers Stakes
The appearance of American Pharoah at the Travers had a big area economic impact.BY R.J. DELUKE The New York Racing Association announced record wagering and handle figures for the recently completed thoroughbred horse racing season at Saratoga Race Course,...
Adirondack Thunder Hockey Team Tickets Available For Team’s Inaugural Season This Fall
The Adirondack Thunder, the affiliate of the Calgary Flames that will play this fall at the Glens Falls Civic Center, has a preliminary promotional schedule and group ticket plans for the 2015-16 inaugural season. The Thunder's 2015-16 home schedule,...
Elephant’s Trunk In Downtown Glens Falls Will Offer Children’s Clothing, Books, Toys, Gifts
Elephant's Trunk, a baby and children's boutique, is gearing up for an October opening at 206 Glen St. in Glens Falls. Owner Katie Sullivan says she will run a family friendly storeBY MAUREEN WERTHER Elephant's Trunk, a baby and...
Pizza Jerks Opens Second Lake George Eatery, Third Overall, In Site That Offers Craft Beers
A surge in business led to the opening of a new Pizza Jerks location, at 175 Canada St BY LIZ WITBECK Pizza Jerks now has a third location at 175 Canada St. in Lake George. The new venue opened...
Business Report: Chamber Showcase Has ‘Healthy’ Focus
Peter Aust, president and CEO of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of CommerceBY PETER AUST Have you ever thought about how healthy your business is? Of course, when we say healthy, we're referring to all aspects of your business. Successful...
Business Report: 2016 Will Be Interesting For Insurance Plans
Judy Ture is owner of Employee Benefits Center in Saratoga SpringsBY JUDY TURE The summer of 2015 is coming to an end and now is the time when many employers, individuals and Medicare beneficiaries are anticipating the new 2016...
Enrollment In State Healthcare Marketplace More Than Doubles In Second Signup Period
Enrollment through New York's official health plan Marketplace increased more than two-fold through the end of February, with more than 89 percent of enrollees being uninsured at the time of application, according to a report released recently by New...